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Anyone who works as a freelancer these days has to be at least a bit familiar with techie things. But it isn’t just that. When I was a kid and those vaguely SF puppet shows were on the television and all the other kids wanted to be Greg Gogetem or Steve Savetheuniverse, I wanted to be the guy in a white coat and glasses called Doc or Brains. Here are some technology-related feeds I find useful and/or entertaining.

Mashable » Here's where the clearest skies will be during the total solar eclipse

Friday 11 August 23:50:50 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou won’t see something like this again until 2316 — so you better get a good view.  On Aug. 21, the solar eclipse's path of totality (in which the moon completely eclipses the sun) will exclusively cross the continental United States. Thanks to NASA, you can check which areas of the country will have the clearest skies on that day.  Image: … [Link]

Mashable » Impatient dog incessantly honks car horn while waiting for owner

Friday 11 August 23:46:58 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A poor human just trying to make a purchase in a gas station was denied by their impatient pup. Justin Crail spotted a vehicle parked at a gas station earlier this week with an eager pooch inside. Using its paw like some sort of human, the dog laid on the car's horn, letting its owner inside the store know it … [Link]

Slashdot » Military Tech Could Be Amazon's Secret To Cheap, Non-Refrigerated Food

Friday 11 August 23:20:00 UTC 2017

According to CNBC, Amazon is exploring a technology first developed for the U.S. military to produce tasty prepared meals that do not need refrigeration, as it looks for new ways to muscle into the $700 billion U.S. grocery business. From the report: The world's biggest online retailer has discussed selling ready-to-eat dishes such as beef stew and a vegetable frittata … [Link]

Mashable » A 'conversation' with Google's recently fired Tech-Bro-in-Chief

Friday 11 August 23:08:57 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe man behind the infamous Google memo has decided he'd like to further his career in shitty memos by writing an editorial for The Wall Street Journal. On Friday, James Damore published a "Well, Actually" piece for the Journal, technically titled "Why I Was Fired." In it, Damore claims that he was the innocent victim of the leftwing ideological echo chamber … [Link]

Mashable » Porgs may be food, not friends in 'The Last Jedi'

Friday 11 August 22:52:53 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDo you like your porgs pan-fried, deep-fried, stir-fried, or straight up with feathers?  Ever since they were unleashed on an unsuspecting world last month, in a behind-the-scenes video from The Last Jedi, we've assumed that porgs are the new trilogy's cutesy marketing gimmick — Ewoks with feathers and bigger eyes.  SEE ALSO: Rey's parentage will be revealed in 'The Last Jedi' … [Link]

Slashdot » Hollywood's Bad Summer Movies Are Driving a Decline in Movie Ticket Sales

Friday 11 August 22:40:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: While some people may point at The Emoji Movie as the root of all that is wrong with Hollywood, The Wall Street Journal reports that the problem goes much deeper than a single misfire featuring Patrick Stewart as a poop emoji. WSJ reports that movie attendance has dropped by 5%, compared with the same … [Link]

Mashable » The Rock gives his signature bull tattoo a gigantic, badass update

Friday 11 August 22:30:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDwayne "The Rock" Johnson has always been a badass. From his humble beginning as one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time to becoming the highest paid movie star in the world, he's done it all—and he's always done it in style. As his career has gone through a major change over the years, so has his attitude … and … [Link]

Mashable » Spoiled doggo with 5 dog beds prefers the floor

Friday 11 August 22:08:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWell, they tried. Pet owners just want what's best for their furry friends. From purchasing expensive, grain-free food and toys to luxurious grooming products, people drop some serious cash on their dogs. But your dog doesn't care about all that. SEE ALSO: Cesar Millan's rules when getting a new puppy Check out this dog, that has not one or two dog … [Link]

Mashable » Gmail's iPhone app just got a really important new feature

Friday 11 August 22:08:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGmail’s iPhone app just got a lot more secure. The app is now able to warn you about potential phishing attacks when you click on a shady link, Google announced Friday. SEE ALSO: Why no one has 're-invented' email yet If you click on a link that Google thinks could be suspicious, you'll see a warning asking if you're "sure you … [Link]

Mashable » Oh, how Motorola's once mighty Moto X has fallen

Friday 11 August 22:01:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMotorola’s Moto X used to be one of the most desirable Android phones, right up there with the Samsung Galaxy, but it hasn't been worth coveting for years. And it may never be again. Newly leaked photos and details have revealed the next Moto X (Motorola skipped an annual refresh last year) will not be the flagship it once was, but … [Link]

Slashdot » FCC Extends Net Neutrality Comment Period By Two Weeks

Friday 11 August 22:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: You'll have two extra weeks to file your thoughts with the FCC on its plan to get rid of net neutrality. The proposal's comment period was originally scheduled to end next week, on August 16th, but the commission just pushed the date out to August 30th. The extension was granted in … [Link]

Mashable » Snapchat hot dog inception is the 1 redeemable quality about the whole filter

Friday 11 August 21:49:49 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPeople on Twitter are getting pretty crafty with the augmented reality, processed-food phenomena known as the dancing hot dog filter on Snapchat. Now, feast your eyes on the filter's latest meme: hot dogception (that’s the dancing hot dog if it were starring in the movie Inception). Twitter user @GCEParker is one of the latest people to create an Inception-like video featuring … [Link]

Mashable » 'Hidden Figures' screenings at embassies inspire a program for women in STEM

Friday 11 August 21:37:53 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Hidden Figures not only got three Oscar nominations — it also inspired the U.S. State Department to bring 50 women in science, technology, engineering, and math together.  Apparently, nearly 80 embassies requested screenings of the film, which is based on the true story of three African-American women working at NASA to send an astronaut into space. SEE ALSO: Get ready … [Link]

Popular Science » Five rad and random lunch boxes I found this week

Friday 11 August 21:30:00 UTC 2017

Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 21. Five rad and random lunch boxes I found this week. The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 21. [Link]

Mashable » Facebook quietly bought a startup that can manipulate videos

Friday 11 August 21:21:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFake news, it's a big deal on Facebook, and we might just be getting more of it in the form of videos. Facebook recently bought a startup with an expertise in video manipulation, Deutsche Startups reported. The German-based startup Fayteq has software that is able to remove or add objects in videos, even live ones, and add effects to them.  SEE … [Link]

Mashable » Neil deGrasse Tyson loves the Doppler effect and he wants us to love it too

Friday 11 August 21:21:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOn this episode of StarTalk on Mashable, Neil deGrasse Tyson drops some Doppler knowledge and wonders why NASCAR's Daytona track doesn't like Doppler. Check out the full StarTalk podcast with Neil's NASCAR here (need link, not sure it's published yet).  StarTalk on Mashable is a video series, produced by Mashable and StarTalk Radio.  StarTalk Radio is a podcast and radio program … [Link]

Mashable » All the times Littlefinger betrayed people on 'Game of Thrones' because he sucks

Friday 11 August 21:20:47 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fblueprint api production.s3.amazonaws.com%2fuploads%2fvideo uploaders%2fdistribution thumb%2fimage%2f80799%2f3092bb25 cd24 4106 b8f9 b72a7d68e260 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ don't like him either.","image":&qu~ Snow reveals his least favorite person","sources":[{~ of thrones,jon snow,season 7,real-time video,little finger,tyrian lannister","sec0":nu~ of thrones,jon snow,season 7,real-time video,little finger,tyrian lannister","videoSeriesNa~ More about Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies Tv Shows, and Game Of Thrones [Link]

Slashdot » Former Bitcoin Developer Shares Early Satoshi Nakamoto Emails

Friday 11 August 21:20:00 UTC 2017

Jordan Pearson, writing for Motherboard: Satoshi Nakamoto is Bitcoin's anonymous creator and absentee head of state. In the years since she (or he, or they) disappeared into the ether and left the technology in the hands of a few high-profile developers, Nakamoto's words have become nigh-gospel for some in the Bitcoin world. On Friday, a user going by "CipherionX" on … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » How Cybercriminals Take Advantage of Chat APIs and What To Do About It

Friday 11 August 21:00:11 UTC 2017

Cybersecurity solution provider Trend Micro has issued a report that highlights how chat platform APIs can and are being used by cybercriminals to achieve their nefarious objectives. Because of the degree to which Webhook APIs are involved (an API attack vector not previously discussed on ProgrammableWeb), the warnings and incidents should serve as a wake-up call to API providers and … [Link]

Mashable » A Quick Tour Through the Best New Emoji of 2018

Friday 11 August 20:57:34 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Emoji, Mashable Reels, Culture, Consumer Tech, and Web Culture [Link]

Mashable » Someone totally re-imagined public transportation—and it looks pretty dope

Friday 11 August 20:49:20 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe gyroscopic design is the concept from Dahir Insaat and looks dope. The concept plans to take advantage of the unused medians on the roads.The design also includes a vision for how fire trucks and ambulances could be improved so that they can reach hazard zones faster.  Read more…More about Tech, Video, Transportation, Mashable Video, and Concept [Link]

Mashable » Uber hit with even more drama after scandalous lawsuit

Friday 11 August 20:35:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookRemember #DeleteUber? So much has happened since people complained about Uber CEO … err rather … former CEO Travis Kalanick being on President Donald Trump's advisory council and Uber stopping surge pricing during Trump's travel ban.  It's like we can't go a day without Uber-related drama. SEE ALSO: Uber at war: Major investor sues cofounder Travis Kalanick for fraud Case in … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » Want to Take Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies as Payment? There's an API for that

Friday 11 August 20:31:04 UTC 2017

Overstock has announced the integration of its online marketplace with ShapeShift to offer customers use of all major cryptocurrencies. ShapeShift is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to swap between leading blockchain assets. [Link]

Slashdot » James Damore Explains Why He Was Fired By Google

Friday 11 August 20:30:00 UTC 2017

In an exclusive Wall Street Journal post, the engineer responsible for the anti-diversity "Google manifesto," James Damore, explains why he was fired by the company: I was fired by Google this past Monday for a document that I wrote and circulated internally raising questions about cultural taboos and how they cloud our thinking about gender diversity at the company and … [Link]

Mashable » Multiplayer in 'No Man's Sky' gets fans' hopes up all over again

Friday 11 August 20:29:51 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThe latest update to No Man's Sky contains the first hint at multiplayer the game has seen, and fans are losing their goddamn minds over it. No Man's Sky, a game about space exploration, released just over a year ago. Many people were disappointed about the game's lack of multiplayer features, which had been promised by developer Hello Games early in … [Link]

Mashable » Facebook may have snuck an app into China's App Store

Friday 11 August 20:22:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook is even more desperate to have a presence in China than we thought. The social network has been secretly testing a photo sharing app in the country, according to a new report in The New York Times.  SEE ALSO: Facebook is dangerous for Democracy—here's why The app, reportedly called "Colorful Balloons" is apparently a Chinese version of Facebook's photo-sharing app, … [Link]

Slashdot » MIT Team's School-Bus Algorithm Could Save $5M and 1M Bus Miles

Friday 11 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: A trio of MIT researchers recently tackled a tricky vehicle-routing problem when they set out to improve the efficiency of the Boston Public Schools bus system. Last year, more than 30,000 students rode 650 buses to 230 schools at a cost of $120 million. In hopes of spending less this year, the school system … [Link]

Popular Science » The Forest Service really doesn't want you flying your drones into wildfire

Friday 11 August 20:00:00 UTC 2017

Science It's a no drone zone. Drones being flown into wildfires are on the rise, posing a risk to those tasked with putting out the flames. Read on. [Link]

Slashdot » The Ghostly Radio Station That No One Claims To Run

Friday 11 August 19:20:00 UTC 2017

Zaria Gorvett, writing for BBC: In the middle of a Russian swampland, not far from the city of St Petersburg, is a rectangular iron gate. Beyond its rusted bars is a collection of radio towers, abandoned buildings and power lines bordered by a dry-stone wall. This sinister location is the focus of a mystery which stretches back to the height … [Link]

ProgrammableWeb.com » CloudRail's Universal API Now Supports Xamarin

Friday 11 August 19:13:21 UTC 2017

CloudRail, API integration provider, has released a version of its unified interface product for Xamarin, a popular web and mobile app building platform. Xamarin pitches itself as a user friendly platform to build cross-platform applications. CloudRail positions itself as a single API/SDK provider that enables users to access a multitude of other popular APIs (e.g. [Link]

Mashable » Rey's parentage will be revealed in 'The Last Jedi' — but will it matter?

Friday 11 August 19:05:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAfter the Force awoke in 2015, Star Wars fans found themselves debating one question above all others. Who were Rey's parents, and why would they abandon her in a galactic hell-hole like Jakku? Now for the first time Lucasfilm has signaled that we'll get the answer in The Last Jedi this December — but the director of the movie appears to … [Link]

Slashdot » Uber Shareholder Group Wants Benchmark Off Board

Friday 11 August 19:00:00 UTC 2017

Dan Primack, reporting for Axios: A group of Uber investors has asked that venture capital firm Benchmark step down from the company's board of directors, Axios has learned. It also wants Benchmark to divest enough shares so as to no longer have board appointment rights. The move comes one day after Benchmark sued former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick for fraud, … [Link]

Popular Science » Now climate change is coming for our sea turtles

Friday 11 August 18:59:47 UTC 2017

Animals Frigid winter waters and scorching beaches could put them in peril, but people are fighting back. Climate change is a danger to turtles on land as well as sea. [Link]

Mashable » Pumpkin Pie M&M's are here and summer is now over thanks to brands

Friday 11 August 18:58:03 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSay to goodbye to summer, and thank the brands. The assault on the end of summer has officially begun. Starbucks made a Pumpkin Spice Latte announcement on Thursday, and recently, people started noticing that pumpkin pie flavored M&M's have already hit the shelves. SEE ALSO: Starbucks just made a huge Pumpkin Spice Latte announcement While it may feel like summer outside, … [Link]

Mashable » Your selfies won't look like trash anymore if you're using an Android phone

Friday 11 August 18:53:04 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAndroid users are often left wanting more when it comes to their phone's camera. An ex-Google exec even thinks Androids are years behind the iPhone when it comes to photography.  But the Google Camera app just got a major update, including a much-wanted selfie flash. It's available to anyone with Nexus and Pixel devices using Android 7.1.1 and above. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » Miami Heat become first NBA team with mobile-only ticketing

Friday 11 August 18:45:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you're heading to a Miami Heat game this season, you'll need your cellphone.  The team announced earlier this week that it was becoming the first NBA team with mobile-only ticketing—meaning it won't give out paper tickets. You'll have to download the team's iOS or Android app, or open the ticket in your mobile browser when entering the arena.  SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » You're on Facebook for only an hour a day—now Facebook plans on taking the other 23

Friday 11 August 18:41:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFacebook’s 2 billions users spend about 50 minutes a day on Facebook, which begs the question: what does Facebook want you to do with the other 23 hours and 10 minutes of your day?  On Wednesday, the company's plans for that remaining time became clearer. Yep, it's here: meet Facebook Watch.  Facebook Watch marks the social network's entry into the high-end … [Link]

Mashable » What are the odds Twitter suspends Trump for ginning up the idea of nuclear war?

Friday 11 August 18:40:52 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWelcome to Friday, where we've entered what feels like round 57 of "Is THIS finally what gets Twitter to ban Trump?"  The answer is almost certainly no, to the point that I wish Vegas would put odds on this, because there are few things in this world more certain than that Twitter will not ban the president of the United States.  … [Link]

Mashable » How SEO has changed the porn industry

Friday 11 August 18:40:48 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookAuthor Jon Ronson explains how search engine optimization or SEO has changed the porn industry and adult movie titles. Read more…More about Internet, Mashable Video, Porn, Pornography, and Website [Link]

Slashdot » Startup To Put Cellphone Tower on the Moon

Friday 11 August 18:40:00 UTC 2017

An astronaut wandering the moon next year could use a smartphone to call home. If everything goes according to a plan, that is. A German startup is preparing to set up the first telecommunication infrastructure on the lunar surface. From a report: The German company Part Time Scientists, which originally competed for the Google Lunar X Prize race to the … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, there is actually good news out there, and these 5 stories prove it

Friday 11 August 18:27:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookDespite what you read in your newsfeed, there’s been a whole lot of good news out there recently. (It’s true — we can prove it!) Now, more than ever, people are coming together to show their support in neighborhoods big and small, all across the country. From uplifting and inspiring stories of people who go beyond what’s expected, to the touching … [Link]

Mashable » Counterfeiting ring faces jail time for forging arcade cabinets

Friday 11 August 18:12:23 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookSix people were charged with creating and selling counterfeit arcade cabinets in California and could face over 10 years in prison if convicted. Three members of a Santa Clara family and three accomplices were charged with forging arcade cabinets, loading them up with pirated versions of classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Galaga, and Tank Battalion, The Mercury News reported Thursday. The … [Link]

Slashdot » Almost All of FCC's New Advisory Panel Works For Telecoms

Friday 11 August 18:00:00 UTC 2017

New submitter simkel writes: When the Federal Communications Commission went looking this year for experts to sit on an advisory committee regarding deployment of high-speed internet, Gary Carter thought he would be a logical choice. Carter works for the city of Santa Monica, California, where he oversees City Net, one of the oldest municipal-run networks in the nation. The network … [Link]

Mashable » A new, big baby hippo is named after your favorite 'Game of Thrones' character

Friday 11 August 17:53:31 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThough Hodor's no longer equipped to hold doors due to, well, you know…, your Game of Thrones fave just got the tribute he deserves in the form of an adorable new UK zoo resident. Per SWNS, a male hippo calf weighing 30 kilograms (or about 66 pounds) can thank the Game of Thrones giant for his name.  SEE ALSO: Fiona the … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Mystery of missing tsunamis explained by geological model

Friday 11 August 17:52:00 UTC 2017

Massive debris flows below the waves can trigger devastating tsunamis, but sometimes they generate the merest ripple – now we know why [Link]

Mashable » Baby whale lands on snorkeler and the dude rightfully flips out

Friday 11 August 17:50:01 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook A few snorkelers in Australia had an up-close encounter with a whale and her calf. Maybe a little too close.  The snorkelers were diving off of Double Island Point in Queensland when someone on their boat spotted whales breaching nearby. Young whales can be somewhat unpredictable, so the two attempted to keep their distance. "As soon as we saw the … [Link]

Mashable » This tiny robot can fold itself like origami and it's hella cute

Friday 11 August 17:42:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMIT researchers created a tiny origami robot that can fold itself from a flat sheet when heated. These robots are controlled by magnetic fields and it's being developed to one day perform intricate medical procedures. Read more…More about Science, Robots, Mashable Video, Robot, and Research [Link]

Mashable » Android O's final name might be announced on the day of the solar eclipse

Friday 11 August 17:35:56 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle is getting ready to launch Android O any day now, and we still don't know what exactly the official name will be when it's finally available to everyone. Will it be Oreo, orange creamsicle, oatmeal cookie, or something else that starts with the letter "O"? Android Police's David Ruddock fired off a bunch of tweets on Thursday claiming that Google … [Link]

Mashable » The Bizarre History of Sega’s Psychedelic Dolphin Game

Friday 11 August 17:35:24 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Read more…More about Gaming, Sega, Sega Genesis, Mashable Reels, and Ecco The Dolphin [Link]

Slashdot » Blizzard Starts Drive To Recruit More Women and Ethnic Minorities

Friday 11 August 17:20:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: The company behind games like World of Warcraft and Overwatch has started a drive to recruit more women and ethnic minorities. The information is in a leaked internal email from Blizzard's CEO, seen by the website Kotako. It claims 21 percent of Blizzard's employees are women, and although that's similar to the rest of … [Link]

Mashable » Yes, there's now an app with the sole purpose of showing you dank memes

Friday 11 August 17:04:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you enjoy wasting time on the internet, you're probably going to love Memeois, the new iOS app made solely to deliver you the hottest new memes. SEE ALSO: 4chan hackers take over city billboard to broadcast hate memes The app was made by 17-year-old Anushk Mittal and is free for download on iOS. Just be warned that the only way … [Link]

Popular Science » This paper battery is powered by bacteria in your spit

Friday 11 August 17:00:00 UTC 2017

  From Our Blogs: Nexus Media News   Sometimes a Duracell just won’t do.  Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a paper-based, saliva-activated bio-battery. Spit on it once, and the microorganisms on the paper's surface will…></img> [<a href='http://www.popsci.com/scientists-develop-spit-powered-battery?dom=rss-default&src=syn' target='_blank' >Link</a>]</p>
<h4><a href='https://www.newscientist.com/' target='_blank' title='New Scientist - News'>New Scientist – News</a> » <a href='https://www.newscientist.com/article/2143582-tottering-piglets-cant-walk-at-first-but-learn-super-fast/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS-news' target='_blank'>Tottering piglets can’t walk at first but learn super-fast</a></h4>
<p class='postbyline'>Friday 11 August 16:50:00 UTC 2017</p>
<p>Video analysis shows that it only takes piglets 8 hours to learn to gain full control over their limbs, allowing them to walk as confidently as adult pigs [<a href='https://www.newscientist.com/article/2143582-tottering-piglets-cant-walk-at-first-but-learn-super-fast/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS-news' target='_blank' >Link</a>]</p>
<h4><a href='https://www.newscientist.com/' target='_blank' title='New Scientist - News'>New Scientist – News</a> » <a href='https://www.newscientist.com/article/2143597-trump-says-hell-declare-us-opioid-epidemic-a-national-emergency/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS-news' target='_blank'>Trump says he’ll declare US opioid epidemic a national emergency</a></h4>
<p class='postbyline'>Friday 11 August 16:46:00 UTC 2017</p>
<p>President Trump plans to declare the opioid crisis an emergency after all, a move that should free up funds. But how much, and how they’ll be used, is unclear [<a href='https://www.newscientist.com/article/2143597-trump-says-hell-declare-us-opioid-epidemic-a-national-emergency/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=news&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS-news' target='_blank' >Link</a>]</p>
<h4><a href='https://mashable.com/feeds/rss/all' target='_blank' title='Mashable is a leading source for news, information & resources for the Connected Generation. Mashable reports on the importance of digital
 innovation and how it empowers and inspires people around the world. Mashable's 25 million monthly'>Mashable</a> » <a href='http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mashable/~3/gTqqVDUDVMo/' target='_blank'>There's now an official Hamilton app because Hamilton is forever</a></h4>
<p class='postbyline'>Friday 11 August 16:45:34 UTC 2017</p>
<p>  <img src='https://i.amz.mshcdn.com/acW5afAQnSZqkRUvuzKOjsZzQF4=/575x323/filters:quality(90)/https%3A%2F%2Fblueprint-api-production.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fcard%2Fimage%2F561630%2F78317067-cb60-4ae3-9e28-70d747ba8be9.jpg'   alt=Twitter FacebookGood news, Hamilton fans — You're finally going to get your shot because there's now an official Hamilton app in this world.  Hamilton creator and all-around cool guy Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the app in a Twitter video on Friday morning. The app gives fans access to a bunch of fun stickers, news about the show and cast, show merch, and a freaking … [Link]

Mashable » OkCupid launches anti-dick pic pledge to cut down on harassment. But, is it enough?

Friday 11 August 16:44:39 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f8%2f54539682 1c08 8c3e%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ launches anti-dick pic pledge to cut down on harassment. But, is it enough?","sources":[~ More about Dating Apps, Sex And Relationships, Sexting, Dick Pics, and Okcupid [Link]

Slashdot » Microsoft Dismisses Consumer Reports' Surface Complaints, But Doesn't Offer Much Evidence

Friday 11 August 16:40:00 UTC 2017

Microsoft has publicly responded to Consumer Reports, saying that it disagrees with the publication's Surface reliability findings. But the company hasn't offered much in the way of evidence. In a blog post, Surface chief Panos Panay writes: In the Surface team we track quality constantly, using metrics that include failure and return rates — both our predicted 1-2-year failure and … [Link]

Mashable » Tattoo parlor wants to give you a random tattoo via a bubblegum machine

Friday 11 August 16:38:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHere’s a cool new way for all the indecisive (but adventurous) people to get the tattoo of their dreams. Starting this week, Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, will randomly pick your tattoo design for you if you're up for the surprise.  You will get that design out of a coin-operated machine, just like the ones at the mall you used … [Link]

Mashable » Someone call Chance the Rapper—SoundCloud is saved!

Friday 11 August 16:31:21 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe almost lost another great one. SoundCloud, an online network for sharing and enjoying music, had been crashing. The website was unable to pull in enough money to meet its costs. Last month, the company was forced to lay off 173 employees, which was about 40 percent of its workforce.  The move caused an uproar, online. SoundCloud's future appeared in serious … [Link]

Mashable » World's unluckiest iguana discovered trapped in toilet pipes

Friday 11 August 16:26:41 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat is the last thing you'd expect to discover has clogged your plumbing? Hair? A giant huntsman spider? The skeletal remains of King Richard III of England? Well, okay so that is probably the last thing you'd expect.  But this one is still pretty weird. SEE ALSO: Florida man discovers huge snake has been living in his attic for years After … [Link]

Mashable » 12 of the most beautiful office buildings in the world

Friday 11 August 16:19:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookOffice buildings can be drab, dreary, and downright dreadful.  They don't have to beThe 2017 World Architecture Festival has released its shortlist for the most beautiful office buildings in the world—and you can seem them below in all their angular glory. You probably don't work in any of these, but everyone needs career goals.  Pull & Bear Central Headquarters, Narón, Spain … [Link]

Mashable » An American thought to be conspiring with ISIS allegedly got paid through eBay

Friday 11 August 16:14:55 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookLike anything, terrorism costs money, but it's not easy for individuals marked as extremists to transfer significant amounts of cash.  Government officials watch for such transactions, forcing extremists to find other ways to send money where they want it to go. For alleged American Islamic State conspirator Mohamed Elshinawy, that meant pretending to sell printers on eBay. SEE ALSO: How Google's … [Link]

Mashable » Taco Bell's new burrito features a generous sprinkle of spicy pop rocks

Friday 11 August 16:09:06 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWell, it has come to this. Taco Bell's latest creation, the Firecracker Burrito, is filled with rice, cheese, beef, and red tortilla strips — a pretty standard combo, right? Wrong, friends. Alongside this burrito comes a packet. A small packet. A small packet full of spicy pop rocks. SEE ALSO: Your next Lyft will stop at Taco Bell on the way … [Link]

Mashable » Ryan Reynolds invited Salma Hayek over for dinner, and somehow she got stuck doing all the work

Friday 11 August 16:09:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust because you're famous doesn't mean when you're invited to someone's house for dinner, they don't expect you to work. On Thursday, actress Salma Hayek posted a picture of herself on Instagram, showing off that she scored an invite to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's house for dinner. But she probably didn't count on having to cook and babysit.  When your … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Goldfish go months without oxygen by making alcohol inside cells

Friday 11 August 16:07:00 UTC 2017

Goldfish and crucian carp have evolved enzymes that turn carbohydrates into alcohol when no oxygen is available – helping the fish survive in ice-locked pools [Link]

Mashable » Blast your favorite playlist with the powerful, room-filling JBL speaker

Friday 11 August 16:04:18 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. These JBL Flip 3 speakers were made to withstand all of your activities – in all kinds of weather. Whether you’re just hanging in your living room or taking a swim by the pool, the durable and splash-proof fabric will protect the tech during … [Link]

Popular Science » We finally know how your tongue tells your brain what you're tasting

Friday 11 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

Science They used to keep you alive, but now they just give you a sweet tooth. What makes something sweet or bitter? A new study finds that it all depends on unique signaling molecules, and when you swap them, the tastes get all mixed up. [Link]

Slashdot » Oracle Fiddles With Major Database Release Cycle Numbers

Friday 11 August 16:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader shares a report: Big Red has changed its database release cycle, scrapping names that see decimal points and numbers added on for an indeterminate amount of time, instead plumping for annual releases numbered by the year. So what would have been Oracle Database 12.2.0.2 will now be Oracle Database 18; 12.2.0.3 will come out a year later, … [Link]

Mashable » Nintendo's detachable controller design draws accusations of patent infringement

Friday 11 August 15:46:45 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookA third-party hardware developer filed a lawsuit against Nintendo this week, alleging that the Nintendo Switch's detachable Joy-Con controllers infringe on its patents. Gamevice filed a complaint for patent infringement against Nintendo with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on Wednesday, saying that the Nintendo Switch's design is too similar to that of its own devices, the … [Link]

Popular Science » How-to photograph a meteor shower

Friday 11 August 15:25:59 UTC 2017

Meteor shower and Northern Lights over Snæfellsnes glacier, Iceland DIY Head for the country and point your camera toward the sky. Meteor showers can be amazing things to photograph. But, before you point your camera upward, here are a few simple tips to make sure you get the most out of your night… [Link]

Slashdot » Developers File Antitrust Complaint Against Apple in China

Friday 11 August 15:20:00 UTC 2017

A Chinese law firm has filed a complaint against Apple on behalf of 28 local developers alleging the firm breached antitrust regulations. From a report: The complaint, lodged by Beijing-based Dare & Sure Law Firm, accuses Apple of charging excessive fees and removing apps from its local store without proper explanation, Lin Wei, an attorney at the firm told Reuters … [Link]

Mashable » Far-right's anti-refugee ship helped out by refugee rescue boat

Friday 11 August 15:18:10 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhat goes around comes around, they say.  SEE ALSO: Retro-style game about Syrian refugee's experience will make you laugh and cry In a deeply ironic twist of fate, the ship that was commissioned by far-right group "Generation Identity" to stop refugees from coming to Europe, went in distress off the coast of Libya and had to be rescued by a refugee … [Link]

Mashable » Pete Souza takes a break from Instagram to call Trump out on Twitter

Friday 11 August 15:11:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookHold Pete Souza's beer — and camera — America. The former Obama White House photographer is so fed up with Donald Trump's behavior that he  abandoned his primary medium of trolling, Instagram, to appeal to an audience more familiar with Trump's outrageous antics: Twitter. SEE ALSO: Forget shade, Pete Souza throws straight fire at Putin On Friday morning Souza posted a … [Link]

Mashable » I'm your most oblivious Facebook friend and life is just so good right now, huh?

Friday 11 August 15:02:16 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook  Hey! I'm your Facebook friend from back home or something. You don't remember how you know me, but you always see me in your feed and, judging by my posts, I am completely unburdened by the world's problems.  My life is just great. You wish you had it this good. SEE ALSO: I got so worked up over the new … [Link]

Mashable » Pussy Riot wants to totally immerse you in Russian prison life

Friday 11 August 15:00:15 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookYou may remember that famous scene in House of Cards where Pussy Riot humiliate the fictional Russian President Viktor Petrov, a caricature of Vladimir Putin. That cameo was just the latest stepping stone in Pussy Riot's rise to global notoriety as female icons of resistance. But in real life, the Russian feminist punk rock group have paid a heavy price for … [Link]

Mashable » Microsoft's giving power users a turbocharged version of Windows 10

Friday 11 August 14:59:36 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMicrosoft’s Windows 10 runs on everything from powerful desktop gaming PCs to laptops to the Raspberry Pi. And later this fall there's going to be a new edition with better support for power users running server-grade PCs. The new OS, which comes alongside the Fall Creators Update, is simply called "Windows 10 Pro for Workstations" and according to Microsoft is designed … [Link]

Mashable » Colorado family's Subaru stolen by a joyriding bear who promptly took a dump in it

Friday 11 August 14:44:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTake this story as a lesson: get your auto insurer to guarantee in writing that you're covered in the event of a bear stealing your car, taking a huge dump in it, and crashing it into a neighbor's mailbox. A Durango, Colorado, family woke to learn that their Subaru had been broken into in the night and taken on a joyride. … [Link]

Mashable » The most burning 'Game of Thrones' question: Where the eff is Gendry?

Friday 11 August 14:41:30 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookEveryone knows that Game of Thrones is the show where your faves go to die, but what do you do when they just … leave? Back in Season 1, Game of Thrones introduced us to a pivotal character (at the time): Robert Baratheon's bastard, Gendry. As Ned Stark followed the path laid out by his predecessor Jon Arryn, he unraveled the … [Link]

Slashdot » HBO Hacker Leaks Message From HBO Offering $250,000 'Bounty Payment'

Friday 11 August 14:40:00 UTC 2017

The HBO hacker has struck yet again. From a report: Variety has obtained a copy of another message released Thursday by the anonymous hacker to select journalists in which HBO is apparently responding to the initial video letter that was sent informing the Time Warner-owned company of the massive data breach. The message from HBO, dated July 27, features the … [Link]

Mashable » A look inside one of the last studios on Earth still practicing the ancient art of globemaking

Friday 11 August 14:39:54 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookPeter Bellerby is an artisan globemaker, one of only two people left on Earth who know how to craft entire miniature worlds with their hands.  10 years ago, he started working on his first globe out of his living room. Today, Bellerby's studio employs 20 people, including cartographers, painters, globemakers, and woodworkers. Currently, they're working on remaking a 17th century celestial … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's 'Atypical' struggles to keep up with its star

Friday 11 August 14:38:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Https%3a%2f%2fvdist.aws.mashable.com%2fcms%2f2017%2f8%2f82faf72d c8e0 ca6b%2fthumb%2f00001 Read more… {"player":{"descript~ show to binge-watch. ","image":"http~ 'Atypical' attempts to tackle what dating could be like for an autistic teen","sources":[{&q~ adult,netflix and chill,autism,real-time video,real-time-video,entertainment news,atypical,dating with autism,autistic teen,sam gardner","sec0":null~ adult,netflix and chill,autism,real-time video,real-time-video,entertainment news,atypical,dating with autism,autistic teen,sam gardner","videoSeriesName~ More about Entertainment, Entertainment, Streaming Services, and Movies Tv Shows [Link]

Mashable » There's another Pizza Squirrel giving Pizza Rat a run for his money

Friday 11 August 14:37:12 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookMaybe all the fame got to be too much for our beloved Pizza Rat because we haven't heard much from him lately. We hope he's OK. But if he wants to maintain his title as King of Street Food, he'll have to make an appearance soon because another pizza-loving rodent is ready to steal his crown. SEE ALSO: Send help. An … [Link]

Mashable » Kim Kardashian addresses her mommy-shamers in a video entitled 'Facts'

Friday 11 August 14:19:10 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Fact: Everyone needs to stop mommy-shaming already.  In a video posted on Kim Kardashian West's YouTube, Kim addresses being mommy-shamed after putting Saint in a front-facing car seat. Many people lashed out her because they thought Saint would be more safe in a backward-facing car seat. And Kim wasn't having it.  Apparently, Saint is the proper height and weight requirements … [Link]

Mashable » These trendy twinkle lights will help you feel like you're in your very own rom-com

Friday 11 August 14:11:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Fact: twinkle lights make any space look like a scene from a movie starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. So why not give your own home a little splash of that La La Land magic. Fortunately, it's super easy to do. With Copper Wire … [Link]

Mashable » 7 essential SQL skills that can help you command a higher paycheck

Friday 11 August 14:09:14 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookJust to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. If you’re serious about programming, we've got one word for you: databases. Databases and languages that are used to communicate with databases, like SQL, can handle significantly more data than spreadsheets and manage the back-end of most modern-day web applications. It's like switching from … [Link]

Slashdot » Safari Should Display Favicons in Its Tabs

Friday 11 August 14:00:00 UTC 2017

Favicon — or its lack thereof, to be precise — has remained one of the longest running issues Safari users have complained about. For those of you who don't use Safari, just have a look at this mess I had earlier today when I was using Safari on a MacBook. There's no way I can just have a look at … [Link]

Mashable » Netflix's 'Atypical' attempts to tackle what dating could be like for an autistic teen

Friday 11 August 13:41:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNetflix’s latest series Atypical follows autistic teen, Sam Gardner as he and his family confront the daunting high school dating world.  The dramedy premieres Aug. 11.  Read more…More about Entertainment, Netflix, Mashable Video, Young Adult, and Netflix And Chill [Link]

Popular Science » As a drill and potential warning, China's navy just fired dozens of missiles near North Korea

Friday 11 August 13:30:00 UTC 2017

China Naval Exercise North Korea Type 054 Frigate From Our Blogs: Eastern Arsenal China held a massive live fire exercise near the Korean Peninsula. China holds a massive live fire exercise near the Korean Peninsula, to remind everyone that it's a key Asian military power. [Link]

Mashable » Eric and Donald Trump Jr. stop by SNL's Weekend Update to talk about the neat stuff their father's doing

Friday 11 August 13:26:07 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook It seems as though so much has happened in the world since the Saturday Night Live season finale, and we've been itching to hear what the cast has, undoubtedly, been busting at the seams to say about all that's gone on. Well, Saturday Night Live has heard our prayers — they couldn't just go through this entire summer without a … [Link]

Mashable » The touching way Tatiana Maslany said goodbye to her clones for the 'Orphan Black' finale

Friday 11 August 13:10:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf Tatiana Maslany had to say goodbye to the extended Clone Club of characters she plays on Orphan Black, at least she got to give each of the DNA-sharing sisters a proper send-off. As the series – for which she’s won a shelf full of acting trophies for her jaw-dropping range – draws its fifth and final season to a close … [Link]

Slashdot » Hearing Loss of US Diplomats In Cuba Is Blamed On Covert Device

Friday 11 August 13:00:00 UTC 2017

bsharma shares a report from The Boston Globe: The two-year-old U.S. diplomatic relationship with Cuba was roiled Wednesday by what U.S. officials say was a string of bizarre incidents that left a group of American diplomats in Havana with severe hearing loss attributed to a covert sonic device. In the fall of 2016, a series of U.S. diplomats began suffering … [Link]

Mashable » The one iPhone 8 leak to rule them all

Friday 11 August 12:59:50 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook For those who obsess about the iPhone, it was the mother lode. After a long period without any substantive information (although plenty of whispers, speculation, and questionable photos), it finally happened: the biggest iPhone 8 leak so far.  SEE ALSO: Latest rumor claims iPhone 8 won't be late after all In what looks like an understandable but massive mistake, pre-release … [Link]

Mashable » The secret code phrase you don't want to hear when you're on the Tube

Friday 11 August 12:29:58 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookThere are some words we'd rather not hear uttered aloud when on public transport.  But, there's one code phrase that's used on London's transport network in the case of an emergency. And, it also happens to be quintessentially British.    SEE ALSO: This Banksy image has been voted the UK's most iconic "Inspector Sands" is a code term used by public … [Link]

New Scientist – News » There is a good case to unleash job-killing AI on the high seas

Friday 11 August 12:03:00 UTC 2017

Life on a container ship can be hellish, so maybe we shouldn't mourn the loss of these roles too much as the first crewless vessels take shape, says Paul Marks [Link]

Mashable » Estate agent's desperate attempt to exploit nuclear fallout fears goes horribly wrong

Friday 11 August 11:57:08 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWe have all received bonkers PR emails, but this one has beaten 'em all. SEE ALSO: Even North Korea thinks Trump is 'bereft of reason' In light of the escalating war of words between North Korea and the U.S., with Pyongyang threatening to strike the U.S. territory of Guam and Trump pledging "fire and fury" and beyond, online estate agent eMoov … [Link]

Mashable » HP is putting a supercomputer in space

Friday 11 August 11:45:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNo matter where you are on Earth, your computer just works. As long as you have power (or a battery) and a broadband internet connection, your device is good to go, with access to essentially the computing power of the entire world. That's not true in space. Computers on the International Space Station need to connect via a laggy, bandwidth-starved connection … [Link]

Mashable » I know, I know … I'm using Instagram all wrong and I don't care

Friday 11 August 11:41:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookInstagram has become a place where thirsty hipsters are regularly celebrated, and those who don't follow the norms sink into a shameful oblivion. But I, for one, think these silly unspoken rules for dominating social media are a big pile of garbage — and so I never follow them.  SEE ALSO: 10 ways to create an engaging social media presence Instagram … [Link]

New Scientist – News » Fighting to breathe in the face of Canada’s wildfire emergency

Friday 11 August 11:30:00 UTC 2017

British Columbia is facing its worst documented wildfire season in almost 60 years – Mika McKinnon went to the city of Kamloops to find out why [Link]

Mashable » The inevitable Trump/Kim Jong-un hair swap is here and it's devastatingly good

Friday 11 August 11:01:37 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookTension between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un is at an all-time high, with both parts exchanging angry words and fierce threats.  SEE ALSO: Even North Korea thinks Trump is 'bereft of reason' But there's nothing that Reddit diplomacy and some Photoshop work can't solve.  Just look at this excruciatingly good hair swap of the two leaders that has been posted on … [Link]

Mashable » Try not to have sleepless nights after reading this man's tale about his haunted apartment

Friday 11 August 10:41:32 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWhen things go bump in the night, many of us try not to fear the worst.  SEE ALSO: Terrifying video shows a bear and her two cubs following a man on a trail But one chap's tale of scary dreams and strange nighttime happenings in his apartment may make you rethink blaming those weird noises on your plumbing system.  Illustrator Adam … [Link]

Mashable » Sweet doggo rips open a bean bag and couldn't act more guilty if he tried

Friday 11 August 10:10:45 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook He could have fled the scene of the crime, but he stayed. That has to mean something, right? SEE ALSO: Classic mom mistakes purse for little sleeping dachshund pup Neil Kempy of Newport, Wales came home to find that his bulldog had ripped open a bean bag chair, spilling styrofoam beads all over the living room floor. Kempy whipped out … [Link]

Slashdot » Why Amazon's UK Tax Bill Has Dropped 50%

Friday 11 August 10:00:00 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from BBC: Amazon has seen a 50% fall in the amount of UK corporation tax it paid last year, while recording a 54% increase in turnover for the same period. This snippet of news raised eyebrows this morning when it was revealed. So what's going on? Taxes are paid on profit not turnover. It … [Link]

Mashable » New TV show is basically the 'Masterchef' of LEGO

Friday 11 August 9:59:42 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookCooking shows like "Masterchef" and the "Great British Bake Off" have been dominating television in the past few years, with record audience and praise from critics.  But what if we apply the same competitive concept to the popular & immortal king of toys, LEGO?  SEE ALSO: Lego Boost can turn anyone into a robot genius In the new Channel 4 TV … [Link]

Mashable » 'Game of Thrones' fan predicts a surprising new alliance in Season 7

Friday 11 August 9:49:27 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWarning: Contains spoilers for Game of Thrones Season 7. In the world of Westeros, marriage is crucial. People marry off their children to form alliances to other houses, people get married to produce heirs — it's all pretty important stuff. SEE ALSO: Bronn from 'Game of Thrones' says his postman won't talk to him after he shot Daenerys' dragon The thing … [Link]

Mashable » Will Smith talks about reinventing the water bottle in 'Carpool Karaoke' preview

Friday 11 August 9:39:41 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook Will Smith has created his own brand of water called Just Water because of course he would. The water bottle is made out of paper, not plastic, making it better for the environment. SEE ALSO: James Corden and Gordon Ramsay test toddlers' cooking skills and things go south quickly In the video above, Smith tells James Corden that got the … [Link]

Mashable » 'There's a place at Google for you,' Google CEO tells girls at coding competition

Friday 11 August 9:14:22 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle wants to show that it's taking the issue of diversity seriously. Speaking at a coding competition, CEO Sundar Pichai addressed teams of teen girls, telling them that there "is a place for you at Google." SEE ALSO: Yes, that controversial Google diversity rant matters. Like, really matters. "To the girls who dream of being an engineer or an entrepreneur, and … [Link]

Mashable » This guy missed his high school so much he recreated it on Minecraft

Friday 11 August 8:53:44 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNow this is dedication.  A Mincecraft player in Taiwan decided to recreate their entire school on the sandbox video game because they missed it so much.  SEE ALSO: Someone spent 2 years painstakingly replicating China's Forbidden City in 'Minecraft' The gamer, along with a few friends who attended the Banqiao Senior High School in Taipei, started working on recreating their school … [Link]

Mashable » Absolutely no one is saying 'hold my avocado'

Friday 11 August 8:36:24 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIf you've never heard any reasonably young person say the phrase "hold my avocado," well, you're far from alone. Yet TIME, the home of the latest in youth trends, published an article on Thursday stating that it was the "viral catchphrase millennials having been looking for" and it had become a favourite of the difficult to reach 18-30-year-old demographic. SEE ALSO: … [Link]

Mashable » It's hard to fathom how this magic trick was even done

Friday 11 August 8:32:01 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook While there's a method to every magic trick, some of them are too out of this world to even conjure up any reasonable explanation.  Such as this one by Australian magician James Galea, who turns what seems like a simple card trick into so much more. It was shot for Galea's new show Best Trick Ever on Australian TV station … [Link]

Mashable » Elon Musk says story about fired assistant is 'total nonsense'

Friday 11 August 7:50:47 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIn the last couple of days, a story lifted from Ashlee Vance's biography of Elon Musk has been making the rounds on the internet, claiming that Musk fired his assistant of 12 years when she wanted a raise. The story portrays Musk as an unusually cruel (or extremely efficient, depending on your perspective) leader, but now Musk himself has taken to … [Link]

Slashdot » Astronomers Detect Four Earth-Sized Planets Orbiting The Nearest Sun-Like Star

Friday 11 August 7:00:00 UTC 2017

Tim Stephens reports via The University of California in Santa Cruz: A new study by an international team of astronomers reveals that four Earth-sized planets orbit the nearest sun-like star, tau Ceti, which is about 12 light years away and visible to the naked eye. These planets have masses as low as 1.7 Earth mass, making them among the smallest … [Link]

The Joy of Tech » What people did to waste time before the Internet existed

Friday 11 August 5:52:38 UTC 2017

JoT thumb… you mean there was a time before the Internet?!? [Link]

Mashable » 'The Mooch is loose' on SNL's 'Weekend Update: Summer Edition'

Friday 11 August 4:32:21 UTC 2017

Twitter Facebook The first of four episodes of Weekend Update: Summer Edition aired Thursday night, and while Alec Baldwin's Donald Trump didn't show up, there was a very special guest: Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci, played by SNL alum Bill Hader.  The Mooch's appearance — like his tenure as White House communications director — was short and sweet. And full of profanity.  Read … [Link]

Mashable » Google Doodle celebrates hip hop by letting you DJ

Friday 11 August 4:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookGoogle is celebrating the history of hip hop with — what else — a seriously cool Google Doodle. The interactive Doodle commemorates the 44th anniversary of the party where DJ Kool Herc is credited with creating hip hop in 1973. SEE ALSO: 40 years of hip hop mashed into one song is legendary The Doodle features art from graffiti artist Cey … [Link]

Slashdot » US Product Safety Commission Warns That Some Fidget Spinners Explode

Friday 11 August 3:50:29 UTC 2017

An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: Fidget spinners are supposed to be calming and fun, especially for students struggling to focus. But after some dangerous incidents involving the popular gizmos, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued new fidget spinner safety guidance for consumers and businesses. There have been a handful of choking incidents reported with the … [Link]

Mashable » Mmm, this 100-year-old fruitcake found in Antarctica sure looks delicious

Friday 11 August 2:51:29 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookFruitcake already has a reputation for lasting a questionably long time. Conservators from the Antarctic Heritage Trust have discovered one that's about 100 years old, and incredibly, appears fine to eat. SEE ALSO: Kit Kat with a cake in it is most luxe Kit Kat you'll ever eat The fruitcake likely dates to the Terra Nova expedition of 1910-1913, led by … [Link]

Slashdot » Wisconsin Won't Break Even On Foxconn Plant Deal For Over Two Decades

Friday 11 August 1:55:00 UTC 2017

Last month, Foxconn announced plans to build a $10 billion factory in southeastern Wisconsin in exchange for $3 billion in tax breaks. While the factory was heralded as a big win for President Trump and Governor Scott Walker, a report issued last week says the plan is looking less and less like a good deal for the state. In the … [Link]

Slashdot » China Working On 'Repression Network' Which Lets Cameras Identify Cars With Unprecedented Accuracy

Friday 11 August 1:15:00 UTC 2017

schwit1 shares a report from The Sun: Researchers at a Chinese university have revealed the results of an investigation aimed at creating a "repression network" which can identify cars from "customized paintings, decorations or even scratches" rather than by scanning its number plate. A team from Peking University said the technology they have developed to perform this task could also … [Link]

Mashable » Congrats world, you watched Snapchat's dancing hot dog 1.5 billion times

Friday 11 August 0:41:35 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookIt’s official. Humanity has now watched Snapchat's animated hot dog gyrate and breakdance more than 1.5 billion times.  That's a combined 142 years of grooving meat footage, an average of close to 30 seconds for every Snapchat user. It adds up to a Super Bowl commercial's worth of focused mass attention. SEE ALSO: Life for Snapchat just went from bad to … [Link]

Slashdot » Password Power Rankings: a Look At the Practices of 40+ Popular Websites

Friday 11 August 0:33:00 UTC 2017

Orome1 shares a report from Help Net Security: Nothing should be more important for these sites and apps than the security of the users who keep them in business. Unfortunately, Dashlane found that that 46% of consumer sites, including Dropbox, Netflix, and Pandora, and 36% of enterprise sites, including DocuSign and Amazon Web Services, failed to implement the most basic … [Link]

Mashable » 'Wonder Woman' is coming soon to a living room near you, with one sweet extra

Friday 11 August 0:12:26 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookNow that you've spent a small fortune on repeat viewings of Wonder Woman, Diana's coming to home video so you can spend even more quality time with her. The DC superhero flick will be available to purchase digitally on August 29, before hitting Blu-ray and DVD on September 19. SEE ALSO: 'Wonder Woman' has one more box-office goal to hit, and … [Link]

Mashable » Here are the top 10 influences that inspired the Sundance film 'L.A. Times'

Friday 11 August 0:00:00 UTC 2017

Twitter FacebookWriter, Director, and star of Sundance's Next Fest film L.A. Times, Michelle Morgan, talks about The Royal Tenenbaums, The Graduate and the rest of the films that influenced her work. From the look, the sound and the dialogue, these are the movies that inspired her most. Visit CineFix on YouTube for more episodes and movie-related content. Read more…More about Manhattan, Woody … [Link]

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